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Visa applies generative AI to clamp down on brute force attacks

Finextra

Visa is introducing a generative AI tool to assign real time risk scores to transactions in a bid to stop enumeration attacks that use automated scripts and botnets to test for vulnerabilities.

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CFPB fines Chime $3.25M

Bank Automation

Chime Financial was fined $3.25 million by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau today as the digital bank has failed to give timely consumer refunds. According to Chime’s refund policy, the company is required to issue consumer refunds within 14 days.

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Here Are 2024’s Top VC Funding Rounds So Far

Fintech News

In Q1 2024, fintech venture capital (VC) funding experienced a notable decline, dropping by 16% compared to the previous quarter, new data released by market intelligence platform CB Insights show. The total funding amounted to US$7.3 billion, marking the lowest quarterly level since 2017. Quarterly fintech equity funding and deals, Source: State of Fintech Q1 2024, CB Insights, Apr 2024 The data, presented in the “State of Fintech Q1 2024” report, illustrates the continued downward trajectory i

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Iosco’s regulatory blueprint for harmonising digital assets and crypto

The Payments Association

IOSCO's new policy recommendations aim to create a unified global framework for regulating digital assets and cryptocurrencies, enhancing market integrity and investor protection.

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6 Innovative Strategies for Mastering Merchant Services Sales

Ready to boost your game and stand out in the competitive world of merchant services sales? Discover 6 innovative strategies that will help you rise above the crowd, from leveraging tech trends and perfecting referral programs to harnessing the power of testimonials and pop-up events. Learn how educating clients can turn you into a trusted advisor and uncover the secrets of building community ties that cement your reputation as a market leader.

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3DS Authentication: The Right Balance Between Security and UX

Basis Theory

In a world that seems ever more risky - with digital scam artists everywhere you look, and ransomware in seemingly every other news report - making security as impenetrable as possible is at the top of many merchants’ to-do lists. Given that this is a benefit for merchants and consumers alike, this is an admirable intention; but the reality for many security programs, 3D Secure included, is that poor implementation can result in a negative customer experience, potentially reducing the merchant’s

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A regulatory regime for stablecoin is coming: Here’s what we know

The Payments Association

With the UK's financial watchdogs set to establish a regulatory regime for stablecoins, payment service providers must brace for stringent new standards in operations, redemptions, audits, and consumer protection.

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Fed, TCH joust over interoperability

Payments Dive

When it comes to bridging the FedNow and RTP networks, officials at the Federal Reserve and The Clearing House have slightly different priorities.

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US banks are failing to meet the demand for instant payments

Finextra

New research from RedCompass Labs, a world leader in payments modernization, has revealed that US banks are failing to meet demand for instant payments.

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Daloopa trains AI to automate financial analysts’ workflows

TechCrunch Fintech

Daloopa, a startup building AI to extract info from financial reports and investor presentations, has raised cash in a new funding round. © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

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DBS CEO Piyush Gupta Sells Shares Worth Over S$2.67 Million

Fintech News

Piyush Gupta, CEO of DBS Group Holdings , has sold 75,000 shares of the company, fetching a price of S$35.74 per share, according to recent filings on the Singapore Exchange. Before this transaction, Gupta’s holdings included 2,790,053 ordinary voting shares, equivalent to 0.098% of the company’s total shares. After the sale, his stake decreased to 2,715,053 shares, representing 0.095% of the total voting shares.

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The Pragmatic Path to Composability: Creating Efficient Commerce Systems

Speaker: Jason Cottrell and Brian Walker

Brands used to look for a commerce platform that could do everything. But over time, one vendor was no longer enough to meet a brand’s needs, so they added, and added, and added— and now it's essential that these vendors work well together. That’s composable, and it’s important to get it right. Customers and your board expect you to be in new channels and to adapt quickly to market change.

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Will EWA payments expand with real-time?

Payments Dive

While some earned wage access providers use real-time payments to make distributions to employees, the big payroll services provider ADP doesn’t see employers gravitating to that option.

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What is the Terminated Merchant File?

Fi911

For businesses, the Terminated Merchant File (TMF) is an unwelcome designation analogous to a “no-fly list” for credit card processing. This blacklist is maintained by Mastercard. Alternatively known as the MATCH List, seeks to safeguard banks from extending acquiring services to high-risk enterprises. In certain circumstances, such as excessive chargebacks, data breaches, fraudulent activities, or violation of regulations, a merchant’s account may be terminated.

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FIS Launches Atelio, a New Fintech Platform for Embedded Finance

Fintech News

Global payments service provider FIS has launched a new fintech platform named Atelio by FIS. This platform aims to provide essential tools for financial institutions, businesses, and software developers to integrate financial services into their products. Atelio by FIS offers a suite of components that allow for the easy integration of various financial operations such as deposit collection, money transfers, card issuance, invoice sending, and advanced functions like fraud prevention, cash flow

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Startup neobank Mercury is taking on Brex and Ramp with new bill pay, spend management software

TechCrunch Fintech

Digital banking startup Mercury is layering software onto its bank accounts, giving its business customers the ability to pay bills, invoice customers and reimburse employees, the company has told TechCrunch exclusively. The additional features puts the company in even more direct competition with the likes of Brex and Ramp, two rival fintechs that have for […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Turn Payments Into Personalization: Unlock the Value of Transaction Data

Speaker: David Nisbet, Everett Zufelt, and Michaela Weber

Once upon a time, in the vast realm of online commerce, there lived a humble checkout button overlooked by many. Yet, within its humble click lay the power to transform a mere visitor into a loyal customer. 🧐 💡 Getting checkout right can mark the difference between a successful sale and an abandoned cart, yet many businesses fail to make payments a part of their commerce strategy even when it has a direct impact on revenue.

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COSMIC AML Platform May Expand Beyond Banking, Says Deputy PM Wong

Fintech News

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Lawrence Wong, discussed the potential expansion of the Monetary Authority of Singapore’s (MAS) anti-money laundering platform, COSMIC, to non-banking sectors in a recent response to a parliamentary question. COSMIC, which stands for Collaborative Sharing of Money Laundering/Terrorism Financing Information and Cases, is currently utilised by participating banks to enhance the detection and prevention of significant financial crimes through sh

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Inside Mercury’s competitive push into software and Ramp’s potential M&A targets

TechCrunch Fintech

Welcome to TechCrunch Fintech! This week, we’re looking at Mercury’s latest expansions, wallet-as-a-service startup Ansa’s raise and more! To get a roundup of TechCrunch’s biggest and most important fintech stories delivered to your inbox every Tuesday at 8 a.m. PT, subscribe here. (New day and time, same awesome newsletter!) The big story Digital banking startup […] © 2024 TechCrunch.

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Block integrates Afterpay with Cash App card

Payments Dive

The test offering provides buy now, pay later financing to a limited number of users of Block’s Cash App debit card for “a small fee.

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AI and Machine Learning in Fintech: Transforming Financial Services

Fintech Review

The fintech sector is currently undergoing a significant transformation, with artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning at the forefront of this change. These technologies are transforming how financial services operate, injecting unprecedented levels of efficiency and innovation. Machine learning is particularly transformative in various fintech applications, such as personalised financial advice and risk assessment, marking a transformative shift in financial methodologies towards more

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Maximizing Success as an Independent Sales Agent: The Value of a Payment Partner

Maximize success as an independent sales agent with a supportive payment processor partner. This article reveals the challenges agents face with uncooperative processors, like slow responses and lack of support, leading to missed opportunities. Discover how a supportive partnership can transform your success, offering extensive training, marketing materials, and ongoing support.

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Reconciliation, Cloud and AI: Streamlining Reconciliations in a T+1 world

Finextra

Watch this webinar on handling straightforward and complex reconciliation with AI-based self-build capabilities on the cloud.

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MAS Ensures DBS Addresses Root Causes of Recent Online Banking Disruptions

Fintech News

The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) has intensified its oversight of DBS Bank following repeated disruptions to its online banking and payment services. The regulator is ensuring that DBS addresses these issues effectively, as reported by The Straits Times. Despite ongoing remedial efforts to rectify issues from 2023 disruptions, DBS and POSB’s online services faced another outage on 2 May.

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Revolut launches crypto exchange

Finextra

Revolut has rolled out a crypto exchange designed for professional investors, but available on desktop for all UK users with a Revolut retail account.

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Dubai FinTech Summit 2024: Highlights from the Two-Day DIFC Event

The Fintech Times

From AI and blockchain to sustainable investing and digital economies, the second edition of the Du b ai FinTech Summit has put the spotlight on emerging fintech trends and their potential to drive financial progress in the region. The two-day event, organised by Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) – the global financial centre in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia region, took place at the Madinat Jumeirah Conference Centre and it was certainly a bustling, tightly-packed affai

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How Retailers Are Transforming Customer Experiences with Data & AI

Speaker: David Azoulay, Marc Stracuzza, Román Tejada, and Guest Speaker Sucharita Kodali

Imagine a retail landscape where every interaction is personalized, every decision informed, and every opportunity maximized 🤔✨ Join us for an exploratory journey into the heart of AI-driven retail innovation. We’ll unveil the transformative potential of AI and data analytics in shaping the future of omnichannel personalization and e-commerce.

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Emirates NBD's Liv explores real-world asset tokenisation

Finextra

Emirates NBD's digital offshoot Liv is working with B2B alternative asset solutions provider Ctrl Alt to explore the tokenisation of real-world assets.

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The Themes of FinovateSpring: AI, Human-Centricity, and Winning the Battle for the Banks

Finovate

FinovateSpring 2024 is only a few weeks away! If you haven’t picked up your ticket, there’s still time to take advantage of early-bird savings if you register by this Friday, May 10. This year’s FinovateSpring arrives at an interesting time for fintech and financial services. For the first time in decades, a new emerging technology – AI – promises to accelerate technological innovation in our space in a way that is truly generational.

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Fime acquired by Gallant Capital

Finextra

Private equity firm Gallant Capital Partners has acquired payments consultancy and testing specialist Fime as well as the UL Solutions payments testing business and merged the two. Financial terms were not disclosed.

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Podcast: How Mastercard deploys APIs

Bank Automation

Payments behemoth Mastercard uses APIs to develop a wider range of products for business clients. The company processes roughly 125 billion transactions annually and managing data flow through APIs makes Mastercard’s operations efficient, Chad Wallace, executive vice president of B2B solutions, tells Bank Automation News on this episode of “The Buzz” podcast.

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How Investors & Strategic Buyers Evaluate Integrated Payment Strategies

Explore how integrated payment strategies impact investor and buyer evaluations. Payments are more than a feature — they’re a key to long-term success and market differentiation. They help SaaS companies offer seamless user experiences and efficient operations. Investors and strategic buyers assess these integrated payment strategies as a measure of a company's growth potential and sustainability.

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Stronghold acquires 20022 Labs

Finextra

Stronghold, a leader in innovative digital payment solutions, today announced its acquisition of 20022 Labs, a pioneer in advancing the ISO 20022 financial messaging standard.

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FIS launches embedded finance platform

Bank Automation

NEW YORK — Tech provider FIS debuted its embedded finance platform, Atelio, in its Investor Day presentation today as its tech leaders discussed growth strategies.

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EBA Clearing carries out pan-European request to pay PoC

Finextra

EBA Clearing says its request to pay service is ready for commercial use cases after the completion of a pan-European proof-of-concept involving eight PSPs.

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Bank Automation Summit Europe 2024 takes place in Frankfurt

Bank Automation

Bank Automation News is pleased to announce that the inaugural Bank Automation Summit Europe 2024 will take place Oct. 7-8 in Frankfurt, Germany, at the Hilton Frankfurt.

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Mapping Digital Transformation: Retail’s Strategic Shift

Speaker: Jennifer Wright, Michael Scholz, Jasmin Guthmann, and Scott Canney

Digital transformation in retail is so much more than new technology. You need to get your whole organization, from entry-level workers to executives, on board with the new tech, new skills, and culture changes that digital transformation brings. Leading this mindset shift can be a daunting task… but that’s where this webinar comes in! Join our panel of experts as they guide you through the challenges of digital transformation, preparing you to avoid common mistakes and make the most of incredib